Football Recap: Rifle Comes Up Short
By Team Reports
Oct 20, 2024, 10:52am
Football Recap: Rifle Bears vs. Glenwood Springs Demons
Friday just wasn't the day for Rifle's offense. They were dealt a 27-0 loss at the hands of the Glenwood Springs Demons on Friday. The defeat leaves the Bears without a win on the season.
When it comes to explaining why Rifle lost, don't look at Isaac Valencia. Despite the final result, he rushed for 127 yards while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Valencia has posted since back in October of 2023.
Rifle's record is now 0-7. As for Glenwood Springs, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rifle will venture away from home to challenge Eagle Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eagle Valley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.8 points per game this season. As for Glenwood Springs, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Steamboat Springs at 1:00 p.m. on November 2nd.
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